C-Section Infections

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Infections are а possible complication аftеr a surgical procedure lіke а c-section. They cаn be painful аnd drain уоur energy. Recognizing them аnd gettіng help immediately сan provide а faster c-section rеcovеrу. Most c-section infections arе easily treatable but thе idea iѕ to simply avoid thеm іf yоu сan. Aftеr having а c-section іt’s important [...]

Exercise After C-Section

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Every woman who has ever had a c-section knows that this is a major surgery. It is not something to be taken very lightly. Although many women might feel that resting in bed is the best thing to do after the surgery, this is not necessarily true. Aerobic exercises can actually help the healing process. [...]

Painful Sex After a C-Section

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The first thing to say about painful sex after a c-section is that it isn’t unusual so don’t panic. This can be confusing for most women who think that because the baby didn’t come out through the vagina it won’t have been affected. There are several reasons why sex can be painful after a c-section, [...]

Sex After A C-Section

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No one else can tell you exactly when it’s ok to start having sex after your c-section because it is different for every woman.  Here then are some guidelines to help you in making that decision for yourself. The general medical advice is to wait at least 4-8 weeks after having a cesarean to begin [...]

12 Ways to Avoid Unnecessary C-Section

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1. Educate yourself The most effective way to empower yourself to make informed decisions about birth, is knowledge. When you understand the terminology of medical birth and the pro’s and con’s of procedures and interventions, you are much less likely to be bamboozled or pressured into something for no good medical reason. The fact that [...]

Recovering From a C-Section – Emotional Care

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We focus a lot on the physical aspects of recovering from a c-section, this article will take a look at the emotional aspects of c-section recovery. It is not unusual for some women to feel emotional distress after a caesarean section, whether they had intended or needed to have a cesarean delivery or because their [...]

C-Section Recovery – Warning Signs

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Your c-section recovery and healing is going to continue for some months after surgery.  During this time you should keep an eye out for indications of possible infection and other potential problems. These are warning signs that you may be suffering from post-operative infection or are not healing well, and you should call your doctor [...]

C-Section Recovery – At Home

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When you get home from the hospital your c-section recovery is really just beginning. For those who know they are having a c-section it is prudent to plan ahead and set up at home to best assist your recovery from cesarean delivery. In this article we look at what to do and what to avoid [...]

C-Section Recovery – In the Hospital

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During c-section recovery, to maximize your recovery, you will need to take special care of yourself, so you can enjoy your new baby. C-section moms usually stay in the hospital from three to five days before going home. In this article we look at what you can  do during that time to get the best [...]

Cesarean Contraindication for Home Birth ACOG Says

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 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a Committee Opinion that says that a prior cesarean delivery is an absolute contraindication to planning a home birth due to the risks, including uterine rupture. The statement says that although the absolute risk of planned home births is low, published medical evidence shows it does [...]